Modest suits

RE: Modest suits

Former Member — Tue, 05 Mar 2002 13:08:19 GMT

World Wide Aquatics has a section of "Moderate Racing Style Suits" that might be what you are looking for. Right now they have a deal for 10% off and free shipping (on orders over $30). Special ends tomorrow. worldwideaquatics.com/.../products.asp Cheers!

RE: Modest suits

Former Member — Fri, 01 Mar 2002 17:12:24 GMT

You can try the Speedo "jammer" style...

RE: Modest suits

Former Member — Fri, 01 Mar 2002 14:12:55 GMT

Water polo suits tend to be cut a little longer on the side. Many catalogs will tell the length of the side seam, compare against the suit you have. I just wear my lycra suits a long time and look like the saggy baggy elephant. Swim fast, Greg

RE: Modest suits

Former Member — Fri, 01 Mar 2002 08:05:39 GMT

This may sound wierd, but check out the Ralph Lauren Polo selection at your local department store. I have a very good pair of short light trunks I got about 5 years ago. They are very well made and not at all bulky. Also a much more modest look to them than a speedo while not being overly weighty or inefficient. The really nice thing though is that after 5 years, and probably over 1,000 swims in pools and the ocean, they are not at all faded or worn. 100% brand new appearance- I kid you not. I think these set me back around $40.00. Not exactly bargain basement, but then again I have had them for 5 years and will likely have them for many, many more. On a side note, it is rather funny how we in the US obsess over this. If you are a guy in a Speedo you must be gay, and if you are a woman in a string bikini, then it seems you are only supposed to have 2% body fat. Where did we pick up this annoying judgemental habit? I was in Brazil in November 2001 for 2 weeks during the start of the peak summer season and I was staying at a hotel right on the beach in Ipanema. Everyone wore stringy stuff- young and old, fat and thin, smooth and extremely hairy. People even went into better restaurants on the beachfront dressed like that. In Rio, noone cares. And I must say it is a very cool thing to not have that superficial pressure. Tom.

RE: Modest suits

Former Member — Fri, 01 Mar 2002 06:35:05 GMT

There are several more modest styles out there, at least one by Speedo. When I was shopping a few weeks ago, I found a suit that I was convinced was mislabeled - it was way too big to be a 34. When I showed it to the clerk, she convinced me that it was a 'modest style.' Her comment was that only us old guys were comfortable in the racing suits anymore!:o

RE: Modest suits

Former Member — Thu, 28 Feb 2002 15:24:34 GMT

Speedos don't bother me, but I know that several companies make "masters suits" with a longer side and square cut leg. I think The Victor is one (www.thevictor.com) and Speedo itself may make one. They're probably only available by mail order, though.